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Archive > July, 2005 Vol. VI, No. 7

Coding & Billing

How to Capitalize on the Hottest New CPTs

Lolita M. Jones, RHIA, CCS

Lolita M. Jones, RHIA, CCS Medicare last month added 65 codes to the ASC Procedure List. Here's a look at some of the more exciting ones. Payment groups for these procedures are in parentheses.

  • 29873 (3) Knee arthroscopy with lateral release
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